This has led to a host of nanowire photonic devices including photodetectors, chemical and gas sensors, waveguides, LEDs, microcavity lasers, solar cells and nonlinear optical converters.

Ultrathin nanoscale 3D transistors made out of advanced semiconductor materials operate more efficiently than silicon-based ...

The relentless march of computational power has long relied on our ability to make electronic components smaller and more ...

ZEUS focuses on developing next-gen “nanowire solar cells” – a highly efficient and radiation-resistant technology for space applications. These solar cells can enhance the power systems of ...

Nanowires are ultrafine wires or linear arrays of dots, formed by self-assembly. They can be made from a wide range of materials. Semiconductor nanowires made of silicon, gallium nitride and indium ...

Beginning with a discussion of the advantages and limitations of the technology, the authors also provide a thorough overview of published analytical models for double-gate and nanowire configurations ...

由于与地球的诸多特征相似，火星一直被认为是未来人类移民外太空的首选目的地。 要想移民火星，可远不止从地球飞到火星那么简单，人类想实现半永久或者永久定居火星，而不仅仅是为了火星一日游，建设火星基地并且保证人们更好的在火星上生存是是否能移民火星的关键所在 ...

MIT researchers have developed a new type of 3D transistor that could be more energy-efficient and powerful than current ...

The SiMaxx A-Sample EV cells which are based on silicon nanowire battery technology record an energy density of 360 Wh/kg and ...

Silicon transistors, which are used to amplify and switch signals, are a critical component in most electronic devices, from ...

By replacing the graphite electrode with silicon nanowires, Amprius achieves higher power density and faster charging for its ...